Bernalillo County

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enforce all applicable laws and regulations governing wells, on-site wastewater systems, water conservation, stormwater discharge, and other assigned natural resource areas. Review plans and applications, perform inspections and investigations on private, public, and commercial facilities, analyze and authorize permit issuance, and issue notices of violation.
• Initiate and oversee detailed on-site inspections and investigations of permits, complaints, and violations related to water, water conservation, wastewater or sewage systems, illicit and industrial discharges, stormwater discharges, solid waste, or other environmental matters, as directed or needed. Recommend case closure or continued investigation and monitoring to County management.
• Apply knowledge and experience with related codes and ordinances to resolve or escalate compliance cases and determine when further investigation or referral to outside agencies or County legal counsel is warranted.
• Recommend, develop, prepare, provide, and present written reports, comments, and recommendations on complex technical issues and proposed regulations to the public, contractors, County management, external agencies, and various county policy boards and commissions in both internal meetings and public hearings. Perform advanced plan reviews and represent the department at board, commission, and public hearings on technical matters.
• Develop and maintain procedures to manage and analyze all forms of Natural Resource Services data—field, office, and spatial—in electronic and paper formats. Ensure records and documents are retained and managed according to applicable laws and requirements. Prepare, present, and represent County positions in public and legal hearings.
• Provide customer service, permit review and issuance, and advanced-level staffing and problem resolution to support departmental events, programs, and initiatives.
• Train, direct, and coordinate the work of junior staff members in departmental studies, programs, and initiatives.
• Design, implement, and monitor public outreach and education on water, wastewater, stormwater, and other natural resource issues. Direct activities related to departmental programs and initiatives. Design, coordinate, and implement county water quality sampling programs under the direction of the Program Manager.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned or required. May be assigned to other County programs and departments as needed.

*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Water Resources, Environmental Studies, Earth or Agricultural Sciences, Forestry, Biology, Sanitation, Engineering, or related field.
• Five (5) years of work experience in natural resources, plus the following certifications: Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response 24- or 40-hour; NM Water or Wastewater I or II Certified Operator; and Licensed Water Well Driller or similar.

*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements. 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
• This position is safety sensitive. Employment is subject to a pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state rules and regulations regarding alcohol and/or drug testing.
• Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
• Employee must complete the required FEMA training(s) as assigned to the position.
• Employee must complete the required Supervisor classes if applicable.
• Employee must possess a valid New Mexico driver’s license by employment date and retain a valid license while employed in this position.
• Transcripts of coursework must be submitted with the application.
• Employee must have and maintain at least four, and obtain at least one additional of the following certifications or trainings (or equivalent) within 9 months of employment: Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response 24 hours or 40 hour, NM Water or Wastewater I or II Certified Operator, Licensed Water Well Driller, National Association of Wastewater Technician or NSF Wastewater Inspector, AND, National Association of Wastewater Technician, Operations and Maintenance Part 1 & 2Certified Environmental Sampler, Certified Environmental Inspector, Registered Sanitarian or Public Health Professional, Certified Zoning Inspector or Code Enforcement Official, Stormwater Quality Protection or Erosion and Sediment Control, OR, Stormwater Administrator, Landscape Irrigation Auditor / Water Efficiency Auditor, OR, Certified Landscape Professional.
• Complete thirty-two (32) hours continuing education units related to on-site wastewater and drinking water treatment systems, water conservation, stormwater protection and operations, water or zoning law, soil science, geology, or hydrogeology, or other topics as approved by supervisor and obtained through formal education, webinars, training workshops and conferences.
• Serve for at least three months as a departmental representative on the County Development Review Authority or County Planning Commission, or similar boards or commissions.
• Other certifications or training, as pre-approved by the Natural Resource Services Manager. Employee must complete the following trainings during the 9-month probationary training: FEMA Emergency Management Institute courses: all courses as designated for NRS II, and IS200.b ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, and IS-240.b Leadership and Influence, IS-240.b; Decision Making and Problem Solving, IS-242.b Effective Communication (or equivalent training in those specific personal skill areas), IS-301 Radiological Emergency Response. IS 803 ESF#3 Public Works and Engineering, IS-632.a Introduction to Debris Operations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Major duties are performed 50% indoors and 50% outdoors, and the employee will be exposed to extremes of heat, cold and humidity, and dust.
• Outdoor duties may be conducted on both even and uneven surfaces, inclines, hills, ditches, paved or natural surfaces. Work may involve hiking with a heavy equipment pack, climbing, entering enclosed spaces such as well houses and spring boxes, and working on wet or dry surfaces.
• Indoor duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment on even, carpeted, or tiled surfaces. Duties may be performed on either hard or soft surfaces in a professional office environment.
• Performs duties alone or as a member of a team or group.
• Work hazards or potential hazards include exposure to chemicals, animals, bio-hazards, industrial and domestic waste, radiation, burns, lacerations, contusions, falls, intermittent noise, intermittent vibration, electrical and mechanical equipment, , fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, poor ventilation and polluted water, driving a vehicle with trailer.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

• Computers, environmental monitoring equipment, laboratory equipment, telephone, two-way radio, fax, photocopier, metal probes, shovels, wrenches, ladders, paper forms, chemicals, and Material Safety Data Sheets.
• County vehicle is used by employees in traveling from site to site throughout the county.
• Safety equipment may include a hard hat, rubber boots, gloves, a facemask, and a first aid kit.